On the Shropshire Housing Group Websites we have a number of different options for those who may find viewing the websites in their original format a problem.
Style Options
These give a choice of background colours to enable those with colour blindness or other visual impairment to find a style of page which best suits them.
Browsealoud
Browsealoud is a service which makes it easy to read and understand web pages. The contents of the page is read out to the user as their mouse goes over the text and it meets individuals needs through customisable voices and the ability to choose how text is displayed.
Browsealoud makes websites more accessible for those with:
- Literacy Difficulties
- Dyslexia
- Mild visual Impairments
- English as a second language
Features Include:
- High quality voices
- Dual colour highlighting
- Reads MS word and PDF Documents
- Reads secure web pages
- Text magnification Display
- MP3 output
- Talking dictionary
- UK regional voices
- International Languages
Downloading this service is free and only takes a few minutes. Click on the icon at the top of the page to download.
Text Options
This gives the user the option to increase the size of the text on a page, or read the page as text only for those with increased visual impairment.
Translations
All of our literature is available for translation, and we also offer a translation service. To access this service call Sharon Turner on 01588 676265 or
click here.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At South Shropshire Housing Association we recognise the damage that disadvantage and discrimination can cause. We are committed to equal opportunities and will take positive steps to ensure that you will not be treated less favourably than anyone else in your dealings with us because of race, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, class or age.